The Holy Father

Noah was shaped by nature. Certain traits of his parents became his by natural conception. Yes, without his participation, Noah was born a fallen child of Adam. Before he exited the womb and did anything good or evil, the fetus was already a sinner. Noah was further shaped by nurture. As he lived upon the … More The Holy Father

Driven to be in the Father’s House

Joseph and Mary were diligent in their private, family, vocational, and corporate worship. Individually they communed with God. Together they sang to the Lord. When told to go to Egypt and return to Israel, they obeyed. As a family, they diligently strove to keep God’s ordinances regarding his public worship. From Luke’s record, this family … More Driven to be in the Father’s House

Win What?

It is vital for us to ask ourselves the question, “Do I want to win the point or the person?” This is a pivotal question for first-chair leaders, second-chair leaders, salesmen, customer-service representatives, evangelists, pastors, teachers, parents, spouses, and anyone else seeking to be an influencer. Often, when we focus on winning the point, we … More Win What?